De Waal Top of the Hill Pinotage 2019
Ink-dark coloured wine with great concentration, intense black fruit and complexity. A well-structured wine with a rich middle palate and a long, lingering finish.
Age of Vineyard: 75 years - the oldest Pinotage vines in the world.
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Technical Analysis
alcohol 13.17
residual sugar 2.4
pH 3.64
total acid 5.8Wine Information
Accolades:
The Top-of-the-Hill Pinotage wines consistently receive 4½ and 5 stars in John Platter’s Wine Guide, it was awarded the WINE magazine Pinotage Champion and it has received Double Gold medals at the Veritas Awards on numerous occasions. It has received the Pinotage Top 10 award 6 times.
Chosen by European Gourmet journalist, Francesca Negri, in her Italian book in 2016 “1001 Wines to Enjoy once in a Lifetime”
Variety: Pinotage
Blend: 100% Pinotage
Food Suggestion: A fantastic food pairing to Venison (Springbok and Kudu), an Oxtail Pot and matured Gruyere Cheese.
Ageing Great ageing potential for 10 - 12 years.
Cellar
Fermentation & Maceration Period: 14 days
Cellar Maturation: 18 months 225-litre French barriques (100% new)
Bottling Date: February 2022
Market Release Date: May 2025
Harvest
Harvest Date: 14 February 2019
Sugar level at Harvest: 23.9° B
Yield per Hectare: 3.1 tonnes per hectare.
Vineyard
Location of Vineyard: 0.5 ha on warmer north facing slopes.
The oldest Pinotage vineyard in the world. Established in 1950.Soil Type: Gravel & loam
Root Stock: R 99
Method of Trellising: Bush vines.
Style
Body: Full
Style: Dry
Taste: Fruity
Type: RedPack
Closure: Cork
Pack Size: 750ml
Pack Type: Bottle